Blithe Spirit
Comedy - Revival
Neil Simon Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: March 10, 1987
- Opening Date: March 31, 1987
- Closing Date: June 28, 1987
- Previews: 24
- Performances: 104
Playwright: Noël Coward
Synopsis
Researching material for a new novel, Charles engages Madame Arcati, a spiritual medium of uncertain talent, to conduct a séance in his home. Quite by accident, she summons the spirit of Charles's first wife and cannot make the disruptive spirit go away.
Opening Night Cast
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Richard Chamberlain | Charles |
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Blythe Danner | Elvira |
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Judith Ivey | Ruth |
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Geraldine Page | Madame Arcati |
| Nicola Cavendish | Edith | |
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Patricia Conolly | Mrs. Bradman |
| William LeMassena | Doctor Bradman |
Opening Night Production Credits
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Noël Coward | Writer |
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Brian Murray | Director |
| Finlay James | Scenic Design | |
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Theoni V. Aldredge | Costume Design |
| Richard Nelson | Lighting Design | |
| Jan Nebozenko | Sound Design |
Awards
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week # | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs (Prev) | % Cap This Week | Diff % Cap |
| Jun. 28, 1987 | 4 | $107,965 - |
$14,057 | $19.66 - |
5492 1366 |
8 0 |
50.26% | 0.31% |
| Jun. 21, 1987 | 3 | $93,908 - |
-$70,957 | $17.20 - |
5459 1366 |
8 0 |
49.95% | -1.52% |
| Jun. 14, 1987 | 2 | $164,865 - |
$13,009 | $29.31 - |
5625 1366 |
8 0 |
51.47% | 4.86% |
| Jun. 7, 1987 | 1 | $151,856 - |
- | $29.82 - |
5093 1366 |
8 0 |
46.61% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$518,594 - |
$24.00 | 21669 43712 |
32 0 |
49.57 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$3,248,399 - |
$28.02 $0.00 |
115210 174848 |
104 24 |
65.89 % | |||
